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Description

Pair of late 19th century Swedish pine commodes with Greek key decoration. 1890.

Internal reference: C

Code: 8658

Dimensions:

W: 40" (101.6 cm)

H: 30" (76.2 cm)

D: 17.5" (44.5 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated these Swedish Painted Commodes to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

102cm (40.16")

Depth

45cm (17.72")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1111559

Dealers Internal Reference

8658

Description

Pair of late 19th century Swedish pine commodes with Greek key decoration. 1890.

Internal reference: C

Code: 8658

Dimensions:

W: 40" (101.6 cm)

H: 30" (76.2 cm)

D: 17.5" (44.5 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated these Swedish Painted Commodes to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

102cm (40.16")

Depth

45cm (17.72")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1111559

Dealers Internal Ref

8658

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Location

Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectChests of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleGustavian
MaterialPine, Brass
ColourGrey
MotifsFluted pilasters, Greek key pattern, Tapered legs, Brass ring pulls
SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 102 cm (40 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

FAQs

Gustavian furniture emerged in Sweden during the late 18th century, inspired by French neoclassical styles introduced during the reign of King Gustav III, yet adapted with a distinctly Nordic restraint and lighter colour palette.

These pieces are typically constructed from local softwoods such as pine and birch, featuring hand-planed panels, dovetail joints, hand-forged or brass hardware, and layered milk or oil-based paints.

Authenticity is determined by examining construction markers such as hand-cut dovetails, tool marks on the timber, historical layered paint patination, period-appropriate hardware, and traditional joinery methods.

Their muted tones and neoclassical geometry allow them to function as sophisticated accent pieces in neutral minimalist spaces, providing functional storage while introducing historic texture and understated elegance.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent paint fading, dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, and avoiding chemical polishes that can degrade historical finishes.